Mangawhai Focus

Te Arai Links has been confirmed as the host venue for one of amateur golf’s most prestigious events, the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. It will be...

Walking around the Mangawhai Heads shopping centre is no longer what it used to be. Recent renovations provided the perfect backdrop for a new mural...

Yoga has become one of the most popular activities for unwinding before or after a long, demanding day. For those looking to explore a new...

Biosecurity checks targeting the invasive freshwater clam have been stepped up at Kai Iwi’s Lake Taharoa over the holidays. Biosecurity checkpoints are operating daily from...

Youth organisation Springboard, based in Warkworth, has received a $350,000 grant from the Wellsford Co-operating Parish dissolution commission, strengthening support for young people who need...

More than 30 floats took part in the annual Mangawhai Santa Parade on December 14 with Mangawhai Players claiming first place, Mangawhai Kaiwaka Scout Troop...

For more than two decades, the Otamatea Repertory Theatre (ORT) has been offering its youth theatre programme, encouraging children to take part in a creative...

Waipu Art in Motion’s return to the runway has been hailed a resounding success, with organisers confirming a sell-out show and strong community support. The...

Just 10 minutes from Waipu, a 15-acre property surrounded by bush and farmland is drawing visitors with a simple promise: a close encounter with alpacas...

Water quality results for popular beach and freshwater swim spots will be recorded on the online Safeswim platform over summer. Safeswim gives real-time updates on...